Downtown Silver Cam

May 19th, 2014: Signal Fire Update

May 19th, 2014: Signal Fire Update

The Signal Fire that burns about 10 miles north of Silver City remains at an estimated 5,740 acres, and is now 70% contained. Yesterday, 706 personnel battled the blaze. The increased temperatures, low humidity and higher wind resulted in increasing fire behavior with more aggressive burning during the weekend. As a contingency, crews have been positioned along the Mimbres Valley area to provide initial attack if needed.